Social Policy

Social Policy

Secure equal rights and equal opportunity for all. Promote social and economic justice and the health and safety of all Americans.

Action Alerts

The League of Women Voters of Michigan supports the firearm safety bills introduced in the Michigan House of Representatives and Michigan Senate that provide greater safety for the residents of this state.

Bay Area League Day 2023
News

Watch Equity In The Bay –  Bay Area League Day 2023

 Recorded March 4, 2023.

word cloud in the shape of a house that has words related to homelessness
Event Date: 
03/29/2023 - 7:00pm
Event location: 

Oxford Presbyterian Church Seminary Building

The League of Women Voters of Oxford welcomes Karen Francis, Ann Fuehrer and Linda Simmons of the Oxford Homelessness Network and Mark Boardman, City of Oxford Climate Action Steering Committee in presenting information on “Building Community Resi

Image of springs with bird in foreground. Text overlay "Natural Resources Committee Meeting"
News

On February 22, 2023, Alachua County Commissioner Anna Prizzia spoke with the LWV of Alachua County Natural Resources Committee about how the increased surtax to support Wild Spaces & Public Places will be distributed; more generally on the preservation of environmental and agricultural lands in the county; and on the importance of local agriculture and the infrastructure to support it. A recording of the meeting is now available.

ERA PASSED

Action Alerts

More than 100 years after some women gained the right to vote, people in the United States are still not constitutionally guaranteed equality on the basis of sex. The Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) will update the US Constitution to protect the equality of rights under the law regardless of sex.

Tell your representatives they must ensure that the ERA is published.

Civics Bee Flyer 2023
Event Date: 
03/16/2023 - 7:00pm

Join us for a fun evening of civics trivia with special guests and prizes!

REGISTER YOUR TEAM NOW!

Large Oak Tree with text overlay
Event Date: 
03/14/2023 - 7:00pm

Oak Hammock Committee Meeting titled, "BOOK BANNING, NEEDED OR NOXIOUS." The meeting will be in two parts.

image of school supplies around edges with education committee meeting text in center
Event Date: 
03/08/2023 - 12:00pm

Join the Education Committee for our next meeting.

Lobby Days March 7-8 Tallahassee text on a Purple background with a Gold State of Florida graphic
Event Date: 
03/07/2023 - 12:00am to 03/08/2023 - 11:45pm

Registration is now open! The state League, LWVFL, has emailed all members as of January 26 about Lobby Days in Tallahassee with registration and room block information. This is a unique opportunity to meet with our local legislators and discuss our legislative priorities, get familiar with the Capital, and network with League members.

Event Date: 
03/23/2023 - 6:30pm to 8:00pm
Event location: 

Portage Lake District Library or ZOOM

LWV-CC presentation on the National Popular Vote
You can meet at Portage Lake District Library or use this zoom link.
 
--- Our apologies - due to technical difficulties, ZOOM was not available.

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